| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $217.86 | 5.467% | $229.7704 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.54 | 7.463% | $28.5207 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.87 | 3.859% | $7.1351 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.43 | 11.627% | $108.7582 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.50 | 10.294% | $118.5661 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.29 | 9.441% | $186.3671 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.85 | 7.651% | $34.2868 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.34 | $713.4044 | $713.42 | $713.35 | $713.50 | |